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Clean Your Window Tracks with Q-Tips and Vinegar

Thursday, August 11, 2016
by Don Roth

WHY DO THIS?

Window tracks are good at two things: 1.) Making it possible to open a window. 2.) Collecting insect corpses. It's a nasty reality, and it'll gross people out if they see it.

Here’s an easy way to clean up the dirt and insect...stuff from your window sills.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

SHOT GLASS OF WHITE VINEGAR

Q-TIPS OR OLD TOOTHBRUSH

PAPER TOWELS

VACUUM WITH HOSE ATTACHMENT (OPTIONAL)


HOW TO:

1. Pre-clean with a vacuum (optional). If your tracks are looking really bad, give them a once over with a vacuum attachment so you don't use a bajillion q-tips in step two.

2. Dip the q-tip in vinegar and run it along the nooks and crannies of your window tracks. Depending on how big your windows are (and how many windows you're cleaning today) you may need a bunch of q-tips and a few fresh shot glasses. You want to have enough vinegar on the q-tip so that it's kinda "runny" when you start cleaning each track.

Tip: If your tracks are really gross and sticky (as in, this-is-the-first-time-you've-ever-cleaned-them, sticky) an old toothbrush might work better here.

3. Use the paper towels to mop up the vinegar and additional dirt and insect graves. You can press the back of your finger against the towel as you "mop" up the vinegar. If your tracks are too narrow for a finger, try using one of those nasty q-tips.

4. Schedule another round in 3-6 months! All done? Schedule this to-do for 3-6 months from now (depending on how fastidious you are).

Information provided by BrightNest.com.

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When you are buying or selling property in today's Harrisburg PA real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Don’s commitment as your Harrisburg PA REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.

When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why Don’s goal is to keep you informed on trends in Harrisburg PA real estate. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge of Harrisburg PA area communities, Don’s objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call me at (717) 657-8700, complete my online form, or e-mail me at don@donroth.com.

Musty Basements Be Gone! (In 3 Simple Steps)

Friday, April 3, 2015
by Don Roth

Heat rises and moisture falls. That’s why your basement smells like a 100-year-old mothball community, which is just the worst. Whether you’re worried about stinking up stored items, you want to furnish the space or the mothball smell is just driving you crazy, don’t worry! The space is salvageable.

Here’s your 3-step guide to de-musting, de-stinking & de-funking your basement:

Step 1: Invest in a Dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers remove excess moisture from the air so your basement stops feeling like a rainforest. It’s important to keep the moisture level in control to protect your furniture, health and home. If the air in your basement is higher than 60% relative humidity, you have a problem. (Here’s a step-by-step for checking your home’s humidity if you’re not sure where you fall.)

One Amazon reviewer said the humidity level of her home dropped more than 30% after just a few hours of using this dehumidifier. A close alternative is this option, also with positive reviews.

Step 2: Give The Floor a Good Scrub

Combine one cup of oxygen bleach with one gallon of cool water for a musty-scent killing concoction. Go after the corners and any areas where you have found mold before. Safety Note: Oxygen bleach is a safer alternative to chlorine bleach that won’t damage most floor types, but you still need to be careful! Make sure you follow all the warning labels and keep the bleach out of reach from kids and pets when you store it.

Step 3: Baking Soda, Baking Soda, Baking Soda

Baking soda is a good must prevention item once you have the situation under control. Place a few open boxes of baking soda around the basement. You can do this in an inconspicuous places like behind furniture and inside of cabinets.

The baking soda will absorb the humidity and any smells that may be trying to brew. Note: It’s a good idea to replace the boxes every few months.

Still Stinky? Try Charcoal.

Charcoal is another, more powerful natural substance that can be used to absorb moisture and remove odor. Just be sure to store it on a plate or inside an old sock so it doesn’t get soot everywhere. Pet Tip: If you have pets, this solution may not be a good idea. You don’t want give Sparky a new toy.

Information provided by BrightNest.com.

Search all Harrisburg PA homes for sale.

When you are buying or selling property in today's Harrisburg PA real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Don’s commitment as your Harrisburg PA REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.

When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why Don’s goal is to keep you informed on trends in Harrisburg PA real estate. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge of Harrisburg PA area communities, Don’s objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call me at (717) 657-8700, complete my online form, or e-mail me at don@donroth.com.

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